By The Sword Sundered

Such a blasphemous bastardisation of a word, 'Commonwealth'. 'Common' meaning of, or to, everyone regardless of place or estate and 'wealth' meaning relating to weal - wholeness, prosperity, health and success. the Puritans calling the theological tyranny of all aspects of England after the regicide the 'Commonwealth' is almost the closest to the ultimate debasement of English common parlance I can imagine. But not quite. I consider marginally worse their use of 'Protectorate'. You don't 'protect' rabbits by putting the most vicious and nasty weasel you can possibly breed down the warren-holes. It was bad enough the war between 'forty-two and 'forty-six lacerated England corporate in all aspects to a perilous degree. Even the most hideous wounds, if clean, can scab and scar over and the body become hale, if scarred, again. Sometimes surprisingly quickly. Take my word of honour as an ex-Officer for it. During my time soldiering I saw scores of such miraculous cases. But although that war wounded England grievous, it was the toxin of Puritanism so thoroughly rubbed into the gaping injuries during the wounding that turned England corporally and spiritually septic for over a decade thereafter. I pen these words with relief that the 'Commonwealth' and 'Protectorate' are now dead. Puritans are now selling up their property and leaving the country as despised and ostracised scum by the boat-load, with the generality spitting at their backs as they leave. the Americas are welcome to those that are commissioning the voyage boats and I'm glad the Shipwrights are profiting from their emergency fabrication. I hope the foundling Colonies have some use for the manure, for the meadows of England don't.

The king is dead. Evil rises. Can a prince conquer his cursed mind and save his people? After his father is murdered, Alex must fulfill a destiny he’s not sure he’s equipped for. And despite his new high-stakes responsibilities, he can’t get the girl who killed the monarch out of his head. But when she tries to convert him to the sinister Killiam Order, Alex is forced to draw on a potentially deadly power to right the betrayal. Tapping into unknown magic, the young ruler risks madness to defend his kingdom. But with his castle invaded and the Order advancing fast, the tormented noble and his small band of loyalists must fight the battle alone… Can Alex unleash his newfound skills and free his realm from darkness once and for all? Elder Born is the climactic third book in The Being of Dreams epic fantasy series. If you like mind-altering sorcery, treacherous powerplays, and a war to end all wars, then you’ll love Catherine M Walker’s thrilling conclusion.

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Set in a world of dark myth and dangerous prophecy, this thrilling fantasy launches an epic tale of daring warriors, living weapons, and bloodthirsty vengeance.​ "The Sword Defiant is a treat for all fantasy fans . . . . It’s an absolute blast.” ― Justin Lee Anderson, author of The Lost War Many years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord's cursed weapons, along with his dread city of Necrad. That was the easy part. Now, when Aelfric - keeper of the cursed sword Spellbreaker - learns of a new and terrifying threat, he seeks the nine heroes once again. But they are wandering adventurers no longer. Yesterday's eager heroes are today's weary leaders - and some have turned to the darkness, becoming monsters themselves. If there's one thing Aelfric knows, it's slaying monsters. Even if they used to be his friends. "In the tradition of Tolkien and Eddings, with a richly detailed narrative, well-drawn characters, epic battles, and political and religious intrigues, Hanrahan's outstanding first outing in the Lands of the Firstborn series will thrill fantasy readers—who will anxiously await the next book." ― Booklist (starred review) "This novel has the potential to become a fan-favorite among those who appreciate vast and eloquent epic fantasy. Readers will enjoy the unique twists, absorbing intrigue, and endearing characters." ― Library Journal "I will buy any novel that Gareth Hanrahan ever writes." ― The Fantasy Inn For more from Gareth Hanrahan, check out: The Black Iron Legacy The Gutter Prayer The Shadow Saint The Broken God

Kerith, a land devastated by wars that erased all trace of magic and subjugated by the magic-wielding Vaelinars, is once again torn by war when the Vaelinars' feuds reignite, triggering an uprising by the natives and newcomers alike.

Book Two in the Portal Series. Sam is now Mistress of the land beyond the Portals, abandoning her own children just as she had been abandoned as a child. Haunted by her past and afraid of her future, she discovers that her nemesis had two sons. One of them stands at her side, the other chooses to invade her dreams, refusing to allow her to forget. Every night she must relive the torments of her past until she can take no more. With her magic out of control, Sam must decide whether to call on Lily for help, or if she can face this new threat alone. Either way, she must find a resolution before it's too late and Ametsam's son becomes the monster his Father was before him.

Elric of Melniboné. Traitor. Savior. Lover. Thief. Last king of a fallen empire whose cruelty was surpassed only by its beauty. Sustained by drugs and the vampiric powers of his black sword, Stormbringer, haunted by visions of a tragic past and a doomed future, Elric wanders the world in quest of oblivion. But the great lords of Law and Chaos have other plans for this tormented adventurer. This volume is the third of Del Rey’s definitive collections featuring the tales of Elric and other aspects of Michael Moorcock’s Eternal Champion, along with essays, a selection of classic artwork, and new material never seen in book form. Gorgeously illustrated by Steve Ellis, and featuring a foreword by Holly Black, The Sleeping Sorceress is a must-have for all lovers of fantasy. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Dramatizes Richard's rise to the British throne and his subsequent downfall, and includes criticism and notes on the play's text.